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Gender-based Violence and Homelessness by Gabriela QuevedoGabriela Quevedo from Latin American Women’s Aid explains the challenges and opportunities for supporting Black and minoritised survivors of violence. This essay is part of a collaboration of thought pieces by Amnesty International UK and Labour Campaign…
27 Jun 2024 Rights in Focus -
Russia: jailed anti-war critics being denied family visits - new report26 Jun 2024 Press release
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Developing A China Strategy by Benedict RogersBenedict Rogers is a human rights activist and writer, co-founder and chief executive of Hong Kong Watch and co-founder and deputy chair of the Conservative Party Human Rights Commission. He argues that the UK government needs a clear, consistent and…
26 Jun 2024 Rights in Focus -
International Courts - A Force For Order And Justice by Lord GarnierLawyer and parliamentarian Lord Garnier traces the story of Europe’s Human Rights Convention and Court. He warns critics that moving away from it would create a massive headache for any UK prime minister – and leave us all worse off.
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
Women's Rights & Foreign Policy by Baroness HelicForeign policy should protect women’s rights as a core part of human rights and international law. This, says Conservative peer Baroness Helic, is part of the route to security and prosperity for Britain.
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
The Insecure World of the Gig Economy and Improving Workers’ Rights by Riz HussainTUC Anti–Racism Officer Riz Hussain explains the harsh and insecure world of the gig economy and suggests solutions to improve workers’ rights. This essay is part of a collaboration of thought pieces by Amnesty International UK and Labour Campaign for…
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
Preventing Mass Atrocity by Baroness Helena KennedyRenowned lawyer and human rights activist Baroness Helena Kennedy calls for the UK government to use the ‘loudest and clearest voice’ on the global stage to prevent mass atrocity violence. This essay is part of a collaboration of thought pieces by…
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
Designing Out Homelessness by Sharon ThompsonDeputy Leader of Birmingham City Council and Deputy Mayor of West Midlands Combined Authority, Sharon Thompson tells the incoming government to ‘implement an effective housing strategy. This essay is part of a collaboration of thought pieces by Amnesty…
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
Out Of The Wilderness by Francesca KlugFrancesca Klug, visiting professor at LSE Human Rights, asks if we stand at a watershed moment for human rights in the UK. This essay is part of a collaboration of thought pieces by Amnesty International UK and Labour Campaign for Human Rights.
26 Jun 2024 Blog post -
The Right To Protest - Beyond Just Stop Oil by Irina Von WieseLiberal Democrat Irina von Wiese, a lawyer and civil rights activist, says the new government must reverse the creeping erosion of human rights in recent legislation and restore the right to protest in the UK.
26 Jun 2024 Blog post, Rights in Focus -
SHEIN flotation would be 'badge of shame' for London Stock Exchange25 Jun 2024 Press release
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Russia/Ukraine: new ICC arrest warrants are 'crucial step towards justice'25 Jun 2024 Press release
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Global: Women's and girls' rights in Afghanistan must be a priority at UN-hosted Doha meetingThe rights of women and girls in Afghanistan are non-negotiable
24 Jun 2024 Press release -
Namibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rightsNamibia: decision to overturn 'sodomy' laws is a victory for human rights
21 Jun 2024 Press release -
Election 2024: Leading human rights organisations call for greater scrutiny of human rights policy in campaign periodPoliticians need to see human rights as a solution not a problem
20 Jun 2024 Press release -
Refugee Week 2024: What does Seeking Asylum have to do with Home?Everyone should have the right to the warmth, dignity & refuge of home. This is why seeking asylum is a human right protected by international law. But, what does seeking asylum have to do with home? Why is it the theme of #RefugeeWeek 2024?
18 Jun 2024 Blog post -
Global: Gender apartheid must be recognised as a crime under international lawGender apartheid must be recognised as a crime under international law to strengthen efforts to combat institutionalised regimes of systematic oppression and domination imposed on the grounds of gender, said Amnesty International today.
17 Jun 2024 Press release -
UK: family of British man jailed in Egypt unfurl banner off Brighton Pier16 Jun 2024 Press release
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China: 'malicious' conviction of #MeToo and labour activists shows Beijing's growing fear of dissentChinese #MeToo activist Sophia Huang Xueqin has been sentenced to five years in prison and labour activist Wang Jianbing to three years and six months for ‘inciting subversion of state power’
14 Jun 2024 Press release -
UK: Grenfell families still waiting for justiceNew ‘Failure to Prevent’ law needed that makes clear companies will not get away with causing harm
14 Jun 2024 Press release
